A Bladen Community College Campus Weekly. Vol. VII, No. 9 March 5, 2015 Dr. Anderson to speak today on President Theodore Roosevelt The Bladen Community College History Club will present a program entitled “Before Made Men: Theodore Roosevelt as a Progressive Era Advertising Icon,” today, March 5, at 11 a.m. in the Teaching Auditorium located in Building 17. The presenter will be Dr. Ryan Anderson, a faculty member and research historian at University of North Carolina - Pembroke. Dr. Anderson serves as Associate Professor of History and the Coordinator of the American Studies Program at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. He teaches classes on the Great Depression, the Gilded Age, what it means to grow up in America, the meaning of manliness in America, and the history of rock and roll. He is currently engaged in scholarly research for a forthcoming book entitled Merry’s Flock and the Creation of AllAmerican Boyhood, which is slated to be published by the University of Arkansas Press. Dr. Anhderson has been a member of the Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity Center Council for seven years and has been active in all its programs. This program is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about one of America’s most memorable presidents. Dr. Ryan Anderson From the office of the Executive Vice President The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is conducting several webinars this spring to assist colleges in meeting performance measures. The webinars are a time for high performing colleges to share best practices and success strategies with colleges throughout the state. Ms. Twyla Davis has been busy orchestrating the webinars for Bladen Community College personnel this semester. The first webinar was held on February 4 and dealt with Performance Measure A and B “Basic Skills Student Progress and GED Passing Rate”. Subsequent webinars were held on the following dates and covered the following performance measures: February 11, C and D – “Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level Math and English Courses”; February 25, “Licensure and Certification Passing Rate”; and March 4, H – “College Transfer Performance”. The last performance measure webinar will be held on March 25 and will cover “First Year Progression”. Webinars will be presented again during the month of April. If you were unable to attend one of the above webinars that pertains to you please speak with Ms. Davis to determine when the second webinar will be held in the month of April. NCCCS will host a Performance Measure Summit on July 28 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. Jeff Kornegay Upcoming Events March 5 - History Club sponsors a presentation by Dr. Ryan Anderson in the Teaching Auditorium (Building 17) at 11 a.m. March 6 - Associate Degree Nursing students’ chili sale in Student Lounge (Building 2) 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. See page 2. March 9 - 13 - Spring Break for curriculum students and faculty. March 10 - Retir ement System webinar s in Auditor ium 9:30—11 a.m. & 1:30 - 3 p.m. See announcement page 3. March 18 - Upswing presentation in the Learning Enhancement Center at 11 a.m. See announcement on page 4. March 21 - History Club tour of the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington. See page 3. March 23 - NC Poet Laureate Dr. Shelby Stephenson to do reading in Library at 11 a.m. BCC Birthdays through March 11: Robert Herring, March 6; Winnie Lesane, March 9 Lighting candle Faculty andthe Staff Spotlight Carlton Bryan - Registrar As Bladen Community College’s registrar, Carlton Bryan comes in contact with virtually everyone on campus at one time or another. Thusly, he is a familiar face even though he may not remember all of the faces he sees over the course of a semester. The registrar position changed his role with the college significantly and required him to adapt to a very different type of work than he had previously done. A Bladen County resident most of his life and graduate of Bladenboro High School, he attended Bladen Community College where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology. He also has an associate degree in electronics technology from Southeastern Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Management and Organizational Development from Mt. Olive College. His working life has been mostly in industrial electronics and information technology. He has extensive experience in both computer hardware and software and more than 20 years experience in web design. He worked in private industry for more than 25 years prior to coming to BCC in a full-time capacity in 2011. He was initially hired as the college’s webmaster in March 2011. However, he taught some curriculum and continuing education courses on a part-time basis in 2006 - 2007. He says the registrar’s job has required him to learn a whole new set of skills in the academic arena. The registrar’s job is to ensure the college is in compliance with its academic practices. Mr. Bryan is also a bi-vocational pastor. He is currently the pastor of Briar Branch Baptist Church. He is married to BCC Business Department Chair Lee Anne Bryan and the couple make their home in Bladenboro. BCC Bookstore renovation near completion BCC ADNs can earn BSN Individuals who complete their associate degree in nursing at BCC can earn their bachelor’s in nursing through the Bridge Program ofRenovation of the BCC Bookstore is nearly complete fered by University of North Carolina-Pembroke. BCC is proud to and the newly remodeled facility should be ready to partner with UNCP to create a seamless opportunity for Bladen County reopen within the next 10 days. The physical store has registered nurses to continue their education through UNCP’s bachelor been closed during the renovation period and inventory of science in nursing (BSN) program. The articulation agreement, has been placed in storage; however, the bookstore has known as the Bridge Program, allows registered nurses (RNs), who a small service window located adjacent to the vending graduate with an associate’s degree in nursing, to transfer up to 62 machines in the Student Lounge. The service window credit hours into the RN to BSN program. This opportunity to comwill remain open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday plete more transferrable credit hours on the community college campus through Friday to assist students while the remainder eases time and financial barriers registered nurses often face as they of the work is being completed. return to school to further their degrees. Pre-licensure nursing students and general education students are also encouraged to learn more about the program, as careful selection of general education courses Chili sale to help ADN students now provides students with a successful path to an accelerated On Friday, March 6, The associate degree nursing students nursing degree in the future. For more information, contact are sponsoring a chili sale in the Student Lounge (Building 2) Michelle Norris, BCC Nursing Faculty and RN-BSN Liaison, at from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funds will assist the students 910.879.5541 or email [email protected]. with pinning and testing fees. Sharron Thomas 879.5532 The swimming Finn is back in the water for Foundation The “Swimming Finn”, better known as BCC Human Resources Director Tiina Mundy, is back in the water again swimming to raise funds for the Bladen Community College Foundation. With a “new hip” and renewed vigor, she’s intent on exceeding her previous accomplishments in another virtual 100-mile swim. She is challenging her friends to support her in this endeavor by pledging 25 or 50 cents per mile or perhaps even $1 per mile to support educational opportunities for BCC students through the BCC Foundation. Called the Finn Swim Challenge, this time the virtual 100 mile swim will be along the South Carolina coast. Tiina hopes her efforts will endow the Finn Swim scholarship. In the previous challenge, the effort raised $8,000. A minimum of $10,000 is required to endow the scholarship. To pledge to the cause, call or email Foundation Director Linda Burney at 879.5519. FAFSA Day FAFSA Day FAFSA Day turnout on Saturday was good, according to Financial Aid Director Samantha Benson. Students and their parents primarily from the high schools came in to file FAFSA applications. In photo above, counselor Anthony Thomas works with a student, while Ms. Benson works with another family is photo at right. It’s time to apply for scholarships It’s time to apply for scholarships. Bladen Community College has many scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to stop by the Financial Aid Office and check them out. Samantha Benson 879.5567 Poet Laureate to present program North Carolina’s new Poet Laureate Dr. Shelby Stephenson will give a reading in the Library March 23, 11 - 12 a.m. The program is open to everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and hear the new Poet Laureate and some of his works. Dr. Joyce Bahhouth 879.5540 Battleship tour set for March 21 The BCC History Club is hosting a tour of the Battleship North Carolina on Saturday, March 21. The annual tour has historically been among the club’s most popular. The event is open to the college community as well as friends and relatives of BCC community. For info, call Cliff Tyndall at 879.5651. or Ray Sheppard at 879.5542. Time to reapply for FAFSA Financial Aid Director Samantha Benson reminds everyone that it is time to reapply for 2015-2016 FAFSA by visiting www.fafsa.gov. Anyone who needs assistance with the process is asked to visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 2. Don’t wait! APPLY NOW! Samantha Benson 879.5567 Retirement webinar set for March 10 Bladen Community College will be hosting webinars from the Retirement System in the Auditorium on March 10. The Teacher and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) webinar will be 9:30 - 11 a.m. and the Local Government Retirement System (LGRS) will be 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. We will be able to “chat” via computer with the retirement system during both webinars. Tiina Mundy 879.5556 English Honor Society induction drawing near The Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society induction ceremony is scheduled for March 31 at 7 p.m. Candidates who have a GPA of 3.0 or above, at least a B in ENG 111 and other curriculum English courses, and have completed 12 credits at BCC are eligible. Those eligible are asked to see Ms. Neeley, Mr. Blansett, or Dr. Bahhouth by not later than March 5. Lifetime membership is $30 and entitles members to apply for scholarships and to receive several awards. Fees are due not later than March 6. Dr. Joyce Bahhough 879.5540 Registrar’s Office still accepting applications for graduation Signing up for Upswing for the Spring Semester. Sign-up for the online tutoring service Upswing is ongoing and is available at the Upswing website. The online tutoring service is available to students taking most of the courses offered at BCC...and it is FREE. Tutors are available 24/7 for immediate tutoring or students can schedule a tutoring session for a later time or date. Upswing Ambassador Robin Novak is available at the LEC to help students who desire help in accessing the service. They will be available at the LEC for the spring semester at the LEC. . Felisa W illiams 879.5560 The BCC Registrar’s Office is still accepting applications from students who complete requirements to earn degrees, diplomas and certificates for this year. That includes students who completed requirements any of these credentials during the fall 2014 semester, or will complete requirements during the spring or summer semesters of 2015. Though the deadline was November 26, 2014, students may still apply. To pick up a graduation application packet,, go to the Registrar’s Office in Building 2, Room 116 or 118. Students must complete the graduation application and return it to the Registrar’s Office. Campus Crusade up and running for the Spring Semester Bladen Community College’s Campus Crusade is up and running for the spring semester. Student meetings Tuesdays - 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the LEC Conference Room. A light lunch is provided at this meeting. Faculty and Staff Meetings Upswing presentation set for March 18 The Learning Enhancement Center will provide a short presentation on UpSwing on March 18 at 11 a.m. UpSwing Ambassador Robin Novak will conduct the presentation. Everyone is welcomed to Faculty and Staff meetings will be held twice monthly. Dates and times come and discover more about this virtual online of the meetings will be announced in advance of the meetings. First learning center and its wealth of tutoring services for meeting is February 2, 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Bldg. 20. our students. Felisa W illiams 879-5560 College Chaplain Schedule Tuesdays - 12:30 - 1:30 in the Library for informal counseling. Thursdays - 12:00 - 2 p.m. in the Library for Bible study and informal counseling Twyla Davis 879.5516 Gifts to the BCC Foundation Ms. Joyce Gooden in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gemma, Trustee and member of the Bladen Community College Foundation Board of Directors. The Bladen Community Foundation has helped so many students reach their goals over the years . The financial assistance provided by your contributions to the Foundation has been the difference in whether many students could remain in school when they had nowhere else to turn. Help our students succeed, become a BCC Foundation donor. Linda Burney 879.5519 Make your BCC experience more than just a credential Join one or more of the many student activities and clubs available on campus. Virtually all of these clubs are looking for new members. Among these clubs are the Student Government Association, the History Club, the Criminal Justice Club, the Ink Quill Society, the honor societies (membership for these are by invitation) and others. Check around and see what it available. You will be glad you did! Microsoft IT Academy offers certifications at no cost In a program made possible through a grant, Bladen Community College is offering individuals the opportunity to earn certification in five different areas through the Microsoft IT Academy. The grant that funds the certification examinations is available for this fiscal year. It provides the opportunity for certification in Microsoft Office Excel 2013, Microsoft Office Word 2013, Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2013, Microsoft Office Access 2013 and Microsoft Office Outlook 2013. During last fiscal year 13 BCC faculty, staff and students earned certification in one or more of the areas. These certifications can enhance employability and can be beneficial not on employment resumes, but also enhance chances of promotion in your current job. Don’t miss this great opportunity. For more information on taking one or more of the exams, call Cynthia McKoy at 879.5566 or Chad McKenzie at 879.5640. Learning Enhancement Center regular hours of Operation The Learning Enhancement Center will return to its regular hours of operation with full tutoring services on January 12. Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Felisa Williams 879.5560 The Swimming Finn has finn-ished. BCC Human Resources Director Tiina Mundy, aka The Swimming Finn, has completed her virtual 100-mile swim along the South Carolina coast. She swam the last leg on Wednesday morning. The above balloons were given to her to commemorate the occasion. Called the Finn-Swim Challenge, the purpose of the endeavor was to raise funds for a scholarship established by the Bladen Community College Foundation. Last year, Ms. Mundy came very close to raising enough to endow the scholarship. According to Foundation Director Linda Burney, the challenge will raise sufficient funds complete the endowment. She points out, however, that the foundation is still accepting donations to the cause. Linda Burney 879.5519 BCC Men’s Basketball Team season in progress The Bladen Community College Men’s Basketball Team has formed and the season is in progress. All games are played at the Elizabethtown Middle School Gym (formerly East Bladen High School) and admission is free. All games are on Saturday. The remaining games on the schedule are: DATE/TIME OPPONNENT Playoffs will begin February 28 and continue through March 28 Jerry McDowell 879.5692 Congratulations! Bladen Community College Career and College Promise student Colby Lewis, a senior at West Bladen High School, recently took 3rd place in the State Beta Club Convention held in Greensboro. He competed in the State U.S. History Competition. He is a student in Mr. Cliff Tyndall’s History 132 class. In photo with Colby is his mother, Sheila Nance, an English teacher at West Bladen. What is QEP? January 2013 marked the implementation of the college’s QEP, Quality Enhancement Plan, which is designed to enhance student learning through problem solving. Students will learn to use the 4 P ProblemSolving Action Plan to tackle assignments and make decisions. Make sure you have your P’s— Plan, Prepare, Practice and Produce. Twyla Davis 879.5516 8-week classes being offered in late spring There’s still time to enroll in classes for the spring semester. A substantial offering of short (mostly 8-week) classes that begin on March 16 is available. Some of the developmental classes (DMA 001A) will end on April 13. Many are available online. CLASS TITLE SECTION INSTRUCTOR ACA 115 Success & Study Skills OL2M B. Singletary ACA 122 College Transfer Success 02WAM F. Williams ACA 122 College Transfer Success H1M R. Brown ACA 122 College Transfer Success OL2M F. Williams ART 111 Art Appreciation OL2M D. Hardee ART 114 Art History Survey I N1WAM Kendall ART 115 Art History Survey II OL1M M. Edge BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II OL1M Awadallah, N. BUS 110 Introduction to Business OL1M S. Prince DMS 001A DMA 1 Credit Shell 01WA S. Autry; S. Pope DMS 001A DMA 1 Credit Shell 02WA C. Spivey DMS 001A DMA 1 Credit Shell H1 S. Autry DMS 001A DMA 1 Credit Shell N1WA C. Spivey DMS 002B DMA 2 Credit Shell 01WA C. Spivey DMS 002B DMA 2 Credit Shell N1WA C. Spivey DRE 097 Integrated Reading & Writing II 02WAM R. Brown DRE 097 Integrated Reading & Writing II HN1M S. Neeley DRE 098 Integrated Reading & Writing III 03WAM C. Cousins EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II OL1M P. Causey-Pope EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II H1H1 Staff EDU 275 Effective Teacher Training OL1M P. Causey-Pope ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry N1WAM B. Bridgers HIS 237 The American Revolution HN1M R. Sheppard; J. Brisson HUM 115 Critical Thinking OL2M McCallister MUS 110 Music Appreciation OL2M D. Dowless OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting OL1M S. Coe OST 141 MED Terms 1—Med Office OL1M M. Quine OST 148 Medical Coding & Billing & Insurance OL2M M. Quine PED 110 Fit and Well for Life OL2M P. Evers POL 110 Introduction to Political Science OL1M E. Morgan PSY 110 Life Span Development OL2M Allsbrook PSY 241 Developmental Psychology OL1M M. Smith SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology OL1M N. Hester REMEMBER, REGISTRATION FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE CLASS START DATE ON MARCH 16 OR UNTIL THERE ARE NO CLASS SEATS AVAILABLE. BCC facility use by non-affiliated agencies In this and future issues of The Flyer, we will publish a list of outside agencies who have scheduled use of college facilities: DATE EVENT TIME FACILITY March 6 Bladen Schools Art Performances All Day Auditorium March 10 NC Retirement Conference 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Auditorium March 17 Bladen County Schools Battle of the Books All Day Auditorium Deadline approaching for submissions to The Ink Quill Are you interested in contributing your original works to be included in The Ink Quill, BCC’s annual literary magazine? Published each spring, The Ink Quill features short stories, essays, poems, photographs, artwork, and even original music lyrics and scores from members of the BCC community. The deadline for submitting articles has been extended to March 9. DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE! The Ink Quill Society meets every Wednesday at 12 noon in the library lobby. Bring your lunch. Though you do not have to be a member of the society to contribute works for inclusion in the magazine, we need members who will participate. WE NEED YOU. Sara Neeley 879.5537 Small Business Center cost-free seminars for March The Bladen Community College Small Business Center will present the following seminars during March. All will be held at the BCC Main Campus in Dublin. These seminars are offered at no cost to the attendee. Quick Books for Business and Entrepreneurs Thursday, March 05, 2015 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Location to be determined. This 2.5 hour seminar is a companion to the seminar on 3/3. This seminar will take participants into the hands-on functions of QuickBooks and how to integrate into their business processes. Start a Business Series Are You Ready to Start a New Business? Monday, March 16, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM , Building 3, Room 112 Seminar to help prospective business owners in the near future enhance their planning, business and management skills needed to operate a successful business. The discussions will include information about timing, surveying markets and marketing issues related to start ups. Naming and licensing the business, incorporating, funding and staffing tips will be shared. Speaker: Steve Carver How to Cash Flow, Fund and Finance a Small Business Monday, March 23, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Building 3, Room 112 How will you get the money you need to start up and keep a new business running? Entrepreneurs are on a continuing learning curve about their business financial condition, personal income realities, credit ratings, cash flow and types of expenses. When applying for loans, grants and credit lines; the lenders must be convinced the entrepreneur has included all these factors in a business plan. The workshop will include 24 tips to improve cash flow. Speaker: Steve Carver Taxes & Recordkeeping Tips for Small Businesses Tuesday, March 24, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Building 3, Room 112 Every business owner is concerned about how to prepare, store and protect records. The workshop will discuss the IRS and NC Dept of Revenue guidelines about certain records storage, etc. General information to help owners about different taxes and fees and obligations when conducting business. Tips about "staying under the radar", avoiding the likelihood of attracting tax audits will be discussed. Speaker: Steve Carver Business Models for Startups Monday, March 30, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Building 3,. Room 112 First complete simple business revenue source models. Then you are ready to build a detailed business and, marketing planner before starting a business. It will serve the owner as a guide to help establish financial, training, surveying and marketing strategies. Aspects of planning include marketing demand surveys, estimating cash flow, selecting store location, staffing, insurance and many other factors. Business owners who develop and use solid plans along with a loaded ‘tool belt’ of business skills have an excellent chance for success, profits and years of staying power. Speaker: Steve Carver How to Write a Marketing and Business Plan Tuesday, March 31, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Building 3, Room 112 Complete your Marketing and Business Plans before the grand opening. Learn strategies, tips and methods to assist small business owners and managers enhance their forecasting, marketing and advertising fundamental planning skills. Learn how to make your advertising pay for itself, and increase profits by utilizing low cost marketing tools. Learn how to best use the Internet, signs, print ads, billboards. Speaker: Steve Carver Moving toward paperless records Bladen Community College’s move toward its goal of keeping all records in electronic format is becoming much more of a reality. On Tuesday, a shredding truck from a Shred ahead was on campus to dispose of a large amount of paper records that had served their purpose. In photo, Vice President for Finance Jay Stanley and maintenance man Charles White help load paper into the shredder. Honoring BCC’s First leader Tutoring can help Recently a live oak tree was planted adjacent to Building 4 to honor the memory of Bladen Community College’s first president, Colonel George Resseguie, who served the college for 17 years. In photo, his son, BCC faculty member William Resseguie, stands beside the sign that has been placed beside the tree honoring the former president. Need help with some courses? BCC’s Learning Enhancement Center has tutoring services available for most of the college’s classes. Personal tutors are available when the center is open and the online tutoring service is available 24/7 to assist with classes. Don’t get behind or fail a class because you don’t understand the material. Stop by the LEC and get some tutoring help. You’ll be glad you did! Also, if you are interested in becoming a tutor, talk with LEC Coordinator Felisa Williams. In photo above, lab facilitator Nadina Elleby, in rear, works with student Benita Jefferson. Felisa Williams 879.5560 Stay in school and graduate! Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less A new session of Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less will begin on Wednesday, February 18 at 12 noon in the King Allied Health Building Conference Room. Meetings will be on Wednesdays through May. It is open to employees, students and the general public. This is a great way to make those changes you have been thing about. Anyone interested in participating should call Tiina Mundy at 879.5556. With the semester nearing its midpoint, students around the campus are busy preparing for mid-terms. In this photo, graduating senior Angel Bautista is hard at work in the LEC.
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